whitman will tell us. first up, he led a nation of more than 60 million people for more than ten years. former british prime minister tony blair on the highest levels of leadership. >>> prime minister blair, thank you for joining us. >> my pleasure, fareed. >> do you think that political leadership is different from leadership in the military, business -- is there something unique about the nature of politics? >> no. i think this is interesting, actually, because in my view, no. when i think of the great leaders that i know, i won't just think of political leaders. i will think of business leaders. i will think of leaders of community organizations. i will think of, you know, of a few managers of soccer clubs i know. the coaches at some of those clubs, they're great leaders. >> what's the common trait? >> the common trait is a clear send of what you want to achieve. the ability to step up and step out and not step back when responsibility comes knocking. and a willingness to do things that are difficult, e